While It Seemed Sane and Rational, John F

question 30

Multiple Choice

While it seemed sane and rational, John F. Kennedy's doctrine of flexible response contained some lethal logic because it

• A) depended on potentially rogue forces like the Green Berets.
• B) required reliance on corrupt or dictatorial allies.
• C) failed to provide a mechanism for the progressive use of force.
• D) made the strategy useless outside Europe.
• E) lowered the level at which diplomacy would give way to shooting.

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Definitions:

Constant

A situation or variable that remains unchanged or stable across different conditions or over time.

Peak

The highest point or maximum level of performance, achievement, or growth.

Intimacy

A close, familiar, and usually affectionate or loving personal relationship with another person or group.

Mutual Understanding

A state in which two or more parties possess a shared knowledge or perception regarding specific ideas, values, or situations, leading to enhanced communication and cooperation.